Gregory, Poundstone Headline Wilmington’s Upcoming Comedy Shows

Great line-up of Comedians coming to Wilmington

Wilmington’s majestic historic theater, Thalian Hall, is host to all types of theatrical events, including performances by some of the country’s top comedians and humorists. The tradition continues.

James Gregory: “The Funniest Man In America!”

Georgia-born Gregory is much more than a Southern comedian; he is a gifted story teller whose wry sense of the absurd keeps the audience in stitches. Down-home tales from “life on the front porch” are safe for tender ears and funny for all.
7:30 p.m. February 3, 2017

Paula Poundstone

8 p.m. February 10, 2017

A regular panelist on NPR’s weekly news quiz show, Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me, Poundstone’s shows are spontaneous, entertaining, and funny. Poundstone is a member of the Comedy Hall of Fame and is recognized as one of Comedy Central’s 100 greatest stand-ups of all time! She appeared in a sold-out show at Thalian Hall two seasons ago so purchase your tickets now.

Laugh Your Winter Blues Away at Dead Crow Comedy Room

Comedians perform at The Dead Crow Comedy Room in downtown Wilmington, NC.

If you need a laugh this winter, check out who’s appearing at Wilmington’s venue dedicated exclusively to comedians, Dead Crow Comedy Room:

• • Scott Thompson (The Kids in the Hall), January 20–21, 2017

Thompson appeared as a regular for three years on Garry Shandling’s revolutionary comedy series “The Larry Saunders Show”.

• • Ben Kronberg, January 27–28, 2017

Kronberg has performed on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” and “John Oliver’s New York Stand-Up Show.”

• • Michelle Wolf, February 3–4, 2017

Wolf left Wall Street to become a writer and cast member for “Late Night with Seth Meyers.”

• • Kenny Zimlinghaus, February 10–11, 2017

Zimlinghaus has performed for 16 years with a long, successful radio career as well as live stand-up performances.

• • Aparna Nancheria, February 17, 2017

Nancheria is widely recognized as one of the funniest up-and-coming comedians in New York and indeed on the East Coast.

• • Nate Craig, February 24–25, 2017

A graduate of the famous Second City conservatory, Craig has been compared to George Carlin and Garrison Keillor.